Novo Nordisk A/S - reduction in share capital by cancelling own shares


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|                                      |             Copenhagen, 16 June 2008  |
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Novo Nordisk A/S - reduction in share capital by cancelling own shares          

The B share capital of the following share will be reduced with effect from 20  
June 2008:                                                                      

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| ISIN                      | Name                                             |
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| DK0060102614              | Novo Nordisk B                                   |
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On 12 March 2008, the ordinary general meeting in Novo Nordisk adopted to reduce
the B share capital by cancelling own shares.                                   

For further information, please see announcements published by Novo Nordisk,    
e.g. announcement of 13 June 2008.                                              


ISIN: DK0060102614 (VP: 6010261)                                                

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| Name:                                 | Novo Nordisk B                       |
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| Volume before change:                 | 539,472,800 shares (DKK 539,472,800) |
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| Change:                               | 12,960,000 shares (DKK 12,690,000)   |
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| Volume after change:                  | 526,512,800 shares (DKK 526,512,800) |
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| Face value:                           | DKK 1                                |
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| Short name:                           | NOVO B                               |
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| Changed trading lot:                  | 50                                   |
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For further information, please contact: Asta Jepsen, Surveillance, tel. +45 33 
93 33 66

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